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Thanksgiving can be a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with family, but it’s also a prime time for mishaps. Between prepping and cooking alone, there are plenty of opportunities for accidents. Here are a few ways to avoid spending your Thanksgiving at the ER or with the fire department! Never leave the stove unattended; if you’re short- handed, set a timer on your phone for every few minutes to check the turkey periodically. Beware that gas stoves produce carbon dioxide, so open all vents and crack your kitchen windows to ensure that gas dissipates. Equip your fire alarms with new batteries and test them to ensure they’re working properly, and make sure your fire extinguisher is easily accessible and that everyone knows how to use it. If you do experience a grease fire, don’t use water to douse the flames, as it will cause the fire to spread. Turn off the burner and smother the fire with baking soda. You can also use the fire extinguisher to stop fire from spreading. Restrict the kitchen to adults only, as your hot appliances, like the stove, slow cooker, and oven, can cause severe burns if misused.
The Sport That United a Country
The 1995 Rugby World Cup
In early November, the 2019 Rugby World Cup will wrap up in Japan. The international competition brings out world-class athletes and entertainment. While matches are certainly intense, respect for the competition and for referees is a core tenet of rugby culture. After going head-to-head with an opponent, you’ll still shake hands, and maybe have a beer together, at the end of a match. This principle was on full display nearly 25 years ago at the 1995 Rugby World Cup final in South Africa. The South African Springboks were up against the New Zealand All Blacks, and a number of factors made this an exceptional match. Just a few years earlier in 1991, apartheid legislation had been repealed in South Africa. The policy had left a deep cut, and the country still had a long journey toward healing and reparation. Nelson Mandela, who had been elected in 1994, was set on championing a “rainbow nation” in this new postapartheid era. Rugby started in England in the late 1800s, and colonizers took it to South Africa, where South Africans of every color embraced the game. It was controversial because of its connection to the architects of apartheid, but Mandela saw rugby’s potential as a symbol of hope and unity for a country that desperately needed it. Springboks captain Francois Pienaar (played by Matt Damon in “Invictus,” the film adaptation of this event) thought the president’s support of the team was a brilliant act. “During those six weeks, what happened in this country was incredible,” Pienaar said. Just before the final game that would decide the 1995World Cup winners, Mandela sported a Springboks jersey and stood behind the team. Through a hard-fought match, South Africa came out on top, and, after receiving the trophy from President Mandela, Pienaar explained the atmosphere of the event:“When the final whistle blew, this country changed forever.” If the 1995 World Cup was any indication, the camaraderie inherent to rugby can transcend all kinds of barriers. Meet a fellow rugby player or fan in any part of the world, and you’ll likely forge an instant kinship. In 2021, you can look forward to cheering on the women’s teams during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand.
The Best Leftove Thanksgiving may be held on Thursday, but the food often lasts at least through the weekend. To make the best use of the excess, grill up some killer turkey sandwiches.
Ingredients •
2 slices sourdough bread
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1/3 cup leftover dressing or stuffing
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2 tbsp Dijon mustard
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2 tbsp leftover gravy
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2 slices Swiss cheese
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1 tbsp butter, room temperature
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1/3 cup shredded leftover turkey 3 tbsp leftover cranberry sauce
Note: Don’t worry if you don’t have all the leftovers required.
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Directions 1. Coat inside of each bread slice with mustard and a slice of cheese. Place turkey and cranberry sauce on one slice and dressing and gravy on the other. 2. Combine sandwich and spread butter on both sides. 3. In a panini maker or large skillet, grill until crispy and golden brown. 4. Slice and serve.
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